Physical Education
Centralia College offers two degree tracks for students interested in careers in physical education - one for those intending to be PE teachers and one for those intending to pursue exercise science.
Bachelor's Degree Option Did you know Centralia College offers an applied bachelor's degree in Teacher Education? Turn your two-year degree into four and a teaching credential in k-8 with an option certification in special education. Learn more about the bachelor's degree in Teacher Education.
Track 1 - Teacher Education
Degree: Associate in Arts
Emphasis: Teacher Education
The Teacher Education plan is designed for students wanting to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree.
The plan is well suited for students preparing for careers in education.
Fall Quarter
- ENGL& 101 English Composition - 5 credits
- MATH& 107 Math in Society - 5 credits
- PE 229 Physical Fitness Concepts - 3 credits
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
- CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry - 5 credits
- ENGL& 102 Composition II - 5 credits
- NUTR& 101 Nutrition - 5 credits
Spring Quarter
- BIOL& 170 Human Biology - 5 credits
- CMST& 220 Public Speaking - 5 credits
- HLTH 135, 143, or 144 - 2 credits
Fall Quarter
- BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology I - 5 credits
- HLTH 140 Exercise & Nutrition - 3 credits
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
- BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology II - 5 credits
- EDUC& 201 Introduction to Education - 3 credits
- EDUC 202 Classroom Observation - 2 credits
- HLTH 130 Health & Wellness - 3 credits
Spring Quarter
- HLTH 154 First Aid/CPR - 1 credit
- PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology - 5 credits
- Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
- Social Science Distribution - 5 credits
Track 2 - Exercise Science
Degree: Associate in Arts
Emphasis: Exercise Science
The Associate in Arts degree with an emphasis in Exercise Science is designed for students wanting to transfer to a four-year college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. This educational plan is well suited for students preparing for a career in exercise science.
Fall Quarter
- ENGL& 101 English Composition I - 5 credits
- MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics - 5 credits
- PSYC& 100 General Psychology - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
- CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry - 5 credits
- ENGL& 102 Composition II - 5 credits
- NUTR& 101 Nutrition - 5 credits
Spring Quarter
- BIOL& 170 Human Biology - 5 credits
- CMST& 220 Public Speaking - 5 credits
- PE 229 Physical Fitness Concepts - 3 credits
- Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
Fall Quarter
- BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology I - 5 credits
- HLTH 140 Exercise & Nutrition - 3 credits
- HLTH 154 First Aid/CPR - 1 credit
- SOC& 101 Introduction to Sociology - 5 credits
Winter Quarter
- BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology II - 5 credits
- HLTH 130 Health & Wellness - 3 credits
- PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology - 5 credits
Spring Quarter
- CHEM& 131 Introduction to Organic/Biochemistry - 5 credits
- Humanities Distribution - 5 credits
- Social Science Distribution - 5 credits